Dusty Miller
Born: 9/3/1876 in Malvern, IA, USA
Died: 4/19/1950 in Stockton, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-04-17 | Final Game: 1902-07-22
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Dakin Evans Miller
Biography
Dusty Miller was a professional baseball player born in 1876, who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1904. Primarily serving as a position player, Miller contributed to the early 20th-century game during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 51 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a contact hitter with a batting average of .246. He recorded a total of 46 hits, which included 13 runs batted in, and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 10 stolen bases.
While Miller did not hit any home runs during his time in the majors, his ability to get on base and create opportunities for his teammates highlighted his role in the lineup. Although his career was short-lived, spanning just over two seasons, Miller's contributions to the game are a reflection of the evolving strategies and player dynamics of the early 1900s, when the sport was becoming increasingly popular in America. His tenure serves as a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 187 | 17 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 25 | 0.246 | 0.299 | 0.278 | 0.577 | -374.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CHC | NL | 51 | 187 | 17 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 25 | 0.246 | -374.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 51 | 0 | 97 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CHN | OF | 51 | 0 | 97 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 46 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 4 |